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September 18, 2025

Foreign Identification Number (FIN)

In Singapore, many business owners hire foreign talent, admit foreign students into training programs, or deal with non-citizen customers. One identifier appears repeatedly across these interactions: the Foreign…

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September 18, 2025

Fit and Proper Criteria

In Singapore’s tightly regulated financial hub, trust is currency. Regulators, customers, and investors expect leaders of financial institutions—and increasingly other regulated businesses—to meet high standards of conduct. This…

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September 18, 2025

FinTech (Financial Technology)

FinTech—short for financial technology—refers to digital tools and platforms that reshape how individuals and businesses pay, borrow, save, insure, and invest. For Singapore’s business community, FinTech is not…

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Marina Bay Sands and Gardens by the Bay in Singapore

September 18, 2025

Fair Consideration Framework (FCF)

The Fair Consideration Framework (FCF) is a policy by Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM) requiring employers to fairly consider Singaporeans for job opportunities before hiring foreigners under certain…

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Marina Bay Sands and Gardens by the Bay in Singapore

September 18, 2025

Equity Financing

Equity financing is raising capital by selling shares (ownership interest) in the company to investors. Those investors share in profits (via dividends or capital gains) and often have…

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September 18, 2025

Escrow

An escrow is a legal arrangement in which a third party (escrow agent) holds money, documents, or assets in trust until certain conditions or milestones in a contract…

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Marina Bay Sands and Gardens by the Bay in Singapore

September 18, 2025

Enterprise Singapore

Enterprise Singapore (often “EnterpriseSG”) is Singapore’s national agency devoted to supporting enterprise development. It works with local companies (of many sizes) to build capabilities, innovate, and internationalise. It…

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Singapore waterfront and business district

September 18, 2025

Drag-Along

A drag-along right is a provision often included in shareholder agreements or articles of association. It gives majority shareholders the ability to force minority shareholders to sell their…

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September 18, 2025

Dispute Resolution

Dispute resolution refers to mechanisms by which two or more parties resolve conflicts or disagreements arising in business (e.g. breach of contract, payments, partnership issues, intellectual property, employment).…

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